The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning in view of heavy rains and thunderstorms in many parts of the national capital on Monday morning. The Meteorological Department said in a tweet, “Rain with strong winds will continue for the next few hours”.
In addition to this, gusty winds with speed reaching 90 kmph are also expected. Amidst strong winds and rain, there are reports of roads being blocked at many places due to uprooting of trees. Delhi have also appeared.
Meanwhile, the Delhi airport has warned passengers to keep an eye on the flight status as air traffic has been badly hit. weather conditions, Flight operations at the Delhi airport were affected on Monday following heavy rain and storm in Delhi-NCR. The Delhi airport in a statement requested passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.
IMD has issued a warning for these areas of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. These adjoining areas of Delhi and NCR will continue with “thundershowers with moderate intensity rain and gusty wind speed reaching 60-90 kmph”.
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mild to moderate intensity intermittent rain Rain will continue over entire Delhi and in and around Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Rajound, Assandh, Safidon, Jind, Panipat and adjoining areas.
It is worth noting that the officials of the Meteorological Department have predicted damage to weak structures and kutcha houses/walls and huts. Officials fear traffic disruption in Delhi-NCR; Several major roads have already been blocked by uprooting of trees. Officials tweeted that traffic is expected to be disrupted with reduced visibility. “Damage to plantations, horticulture and standing crops,” is feared even today.
(with inputs from agencies)